Re: 2006 Rendezvous AWD, Battery & Gas light problems [smag73]
Written by: rendezvousnot on Aug 11, 2011 7:12:36 PM
I have been having this problem with my 2007 Buick Rendezvous since it was brand new. I have had it in three different dealers and day after day of the car being in the shop and no one could find the problem. I even had a fire under the dash where they found burnt wires.When I took it in I asked them to show me before they fixed it so I ... Read More
Just my 2 cents. Back in 2007, I let my zero-problems @ 50K 2004 leased Rondy go. I've regretted it ever since. Not only was it the most useful, reliable vehicle I've ever owned, there was, and still is, no real replacement available in the new car market. Small on the outside, huge [=Tahoe] on the inside; good on gas [I averaged 22mpg; over 30mpg on the road] and full of ... Read More
I purchased a used 2002 Buick Rendezvous in April of 2004 from a GM dealership (above). It is an AWD V6 CXL SUV. My car manual specifically states not to use anything other than DexCool antifreeze. I was afraid to use anything else because I thought using the \"wrong\" antifreeze might damage my engine. ??!! I never received any notice from GM or the Dealership or Dexcool regarding the problems on ... Read More
Re: Same story, different 2002 Rendezvous CXL [rendezvoodoo]
Written by: juliaom on Sep 16, 2010 2:52:06 PM
Rendezvoodoo is so true. I had so much money in mine at the $10,000 mark I thought I would keep it too, but then the AWD went out, the Power Lock Breaks, then The Torque converter stuck on on, then both the solenoids (?), and it was slamming into gear at 21, 30, and 41 miles an hour. I thought then I would have to pay for a new trans, so ... Read More
Nazara55- Sorry you have had all these problems. I grew up in a "Buick" family and never saw that many issues on all the cars put together, much less one. I feel very bad for the stress it's caused you. My advice is that you ask to see the sales manager, sit down in his office, and explain how much hassle and cost you've been through, and remind him/her that you've ... Read More
Re: happy owners exist too [bxd]
Written by: scolvin1 on Dec 21, 2007 9:38:49 PM
We are also more or less happy owners. We bought our 2003 Rendezvous from a dealer in Sept w/73,000 miles. We didn't find this website until after the purchase and we were both very worried. HOWEVER, we used what we read on this site and knew what to look for. We did have to replace the BCM unit shortly after purchasing but my husband ordered the part straight from Buick, ordered ... Read More
Re: Fuel Gauge problems [onebritelady]
Written by: steve_ on Oct 3, 2007 6:57:56 AM
That's good to hear - then your attorney got it wrapped up in about 3 weeks. That's pretty fast (not counting the year or two you had to deal with the whole thing!). Having the BBB decision in your favor must have helped. For those arriving late, here's Onebrightlady's summary post about her problems: onebritelady, "Buick Rendezvous Maintenance and Repair" #1854, 12 Sep 2007 5:43 pm
Ok - let's chat about reviews. 2007 against 2007 (apples against apples). Forbes gives the 2007 RDV the worst rating. Actually, #1 worst rating of 20 other vehicles. To me, that's a 5 our of 5. (assuming 5 is the worst). Worst is enough ammunition to "pull her off the road". NHTSA Ratings (on Edmonds own board) gives the 2007 RDV a 3 out of 5. For more details, surf: http://www.edmunds.com/new/2007/buick/rendezvous/100721288/safety.html ... Read More
you provided a more inofmred article!
Written by: hawaiianguy on Sep 30, 2007 9:00:15 PM
steve, it appears your linked article is different than the one I linked. Yours shows the methodology used and may answer some of spike 99's questions. Basically in the article you linked, it says they are using SCORE's methodolgy and evaluation, not only IIHS and NHSTA. Hope that helps you spike99. "Informed for Life releases SCORE (Statistical Combination of Risk Elements) data each year, which combine all the available safety data ... Read More
Re: didn't quite get this statemetn you made... [hawaiianguy]
Written by: steve_ on Sep 30, 2007 8:36:50 PM
I should have said "make their SUVs safer." "Alan Adler, GM's safety spokesman, confirms that it's important to look at a wide range of information. "You've identified two technologies [side airbags and stability control] that are important, and we have rollout plans for both," says Adler." link When it rains, it pours: markphil, "2002 Buick Rendezvous Class Action?" #68, 30 Sep 2007 7:47 pm
Re: Redezvous earns "most dangerous vehicle" award [hawaiianguy]
Written by: spike99 on Sep 28, 2007 2:27:14 PM
Interesting post.... For the last 30 minutes, I've read the many views on the board. re: http://www.edmunds.com/buick/rendezvous/2007/consumerreview.html Nobody mentions "high roll over" risk. Wonder how the author of this post can support their details. If it was that bad, MTO/DOT would be pulling the RDV off the road. Or, insurance companies would triple their rates (on the RDV). Wonder how many folks beliw the rating in this article??? .
according to forbes, 3 out of 5 rating is "abysmal"
Written by: hawaiianguy on Sep 27, 2007 10:38:42 PM
from the first link: "The minivan-based Rendezvous helped bring new customers to Buick dealerships, thanks to the Tiger Woods ad campaign behind it. But after the 2007 model year, the Rendezvous, with its abysmal three-star (out of five) NHTSA frontal impact rating, is history, to be replaced by the 2008 Buick Enclave, a crossover SUV with a full roster of standard safety equipment."
re: article
Written by: hawaiianguy on Sep 27, 2007 10:35:52 PM
you are right, the link is no longer working. try these: http://www.forbes.com/2007/07/26/cars-dangerous-twenty-forbeslife-cx_bh_0726cars- _slide_2.html?partner=msnbc http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20041166/ btw, i've cut and pasted the contents of the article below. KEEP IN MIND that the authors of this article did not use conventioan NHSTA ratings, they went by their own guidelines and standards which they felt better reflected safety. So it's just another thing to look at. And also again, I never said I was going ... Read More
For 2007, Buick has dropped the AWD option on the Rendezvous. They are going to drop the model after this model year. If you really want one you will have to look for a leftover 2006. Phil
Written by: onebritelady on Sep 12, 2007 5:43:14 PM
UPDATE: My Car was ruled a Lemon and I still can't get GM to do what's right My car was deemed a lemon by the Better Business Bureau in a hearing against GM in June of 2007. They were ordered to buy back my vehicle as they never notified me of the fix and "supposedly" there has been a fix for this problem since Nov 2006. The arbitrator of the case ... Read More
Re: July 2007 Rendezvous lease rates? [desgnconcpts]
Written by: Car_man on Aug 24, 2007 3:35:45 AM
Hey desgnconcpts. I would be happy to help you out. GMAC's current base lease rate and residual value for a 36 month lease of any 2007 Buick Rendezvous with 12,000 miles per year are 5.9% and 58%, respectively. Unfortunately, the $4,000 customer cash that is available on this model in your area is not compatible with the aforementioned lease program. GM is providing a little lease cash on this model in ... Read More
Re: 2007 Rendezvous Navigation System [intrepidcub]
Written by: wallyl on Apr 7, 2007 7:56:30 AM
I know about the various fixes using FM, the problem with that is if I am limited to the changer playing through an FM channel then I cannot have 2 sources playing at one time. I listen to books and my wife wants to listen to the CD. If properly setup I can listen to my books using the FM source and my wife can listen to the cd's using the ... Read More
Re: 2007 Rendezvous Navigation System [wallyl]
Written by: intrepidcub on Apr 6, 2007 3:51:33 PM
You can prolly go to a car audio place and buy a CD changer it doesnt have to come from buick If the buick one is controlled by the head unit ive heard you may need to have the dealership unlock your radio for that output unless its part of the installation. id go to best buy or circuitcity and find a FM modulated CD Changer. the 6 disk changer was ... Read More
2007 Rendezvous Navigation System
Written by: wallyl on Apr 6, 2007 3:24:27 PM
I recently got a new 2007 Rendezvous with a factory installed navigation system. The sticker stated that it comes with a 6-disc changer. Not so, I learned to my dismay that no changer is installed and to make things worse the navigation system only works with the navigation disc in. In other words I cannot listen to a CD while using the navigation system. The dealer advised that an after market ... Read More
I have been getting Internet quotes on a 2007 Buick Rendezvous.This is an example of how dealers ar determining buyers price: MANUFACTURER'S SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE $28,765.00 Options installed by Manufacturer: DRIVER & FRONT PASSENGER HEATED SEATS POWER SUNROOF MEMORY SEAT/MIRROR TOTAL OPTIONS $1,120.00 TOTAL VEHICLE & OPTIONS $29,885.00 DESTINATION CHARGE $735.00 TOTAL VEHICLE PRICE*** 30,620.00 CURRENT OFFERS $-0.00 NET PRICE $30,620.00 Net price $30,620.00 +6%tax(Michigan)Total=$32,457.20 $32457.20 - $5000 Rebate=$27457.20 Which is ... Read More
Sorry that it has taken be so long to respond, but we have been under the weather, in more ways than one. However, I told you that I would let you know when I learned something new. Well, very good news. Today, January 21, 2007, I once again removed the trim panel and finally was able to figure out how the remove all the wiring harnesses. I took the speaker off ... Read More
Re: 2007 Rendezvous CX [eddy305]
Written by: Guest on Nov 30, 2006 4:03:00 PM
The seat and mirror recall feature was included on my wife's 2004 CXL Plus Package. I don't know what they may have made standard on the 2007 CX. You could look in a brochure as standard and optional options are usually listed for each model. I also checked the Buick site and Edmunds site for an answer to your question. It looks like the Memory Package is only offered on the ... Read More
Not true about end of Rendezvous production. The model will be out for one more year (2007) - I believe that the new Buick Enclave will replace the RDV for the 2008 model year. I am picking up my new CXL (FWD) tomorrow - cant wait. Got it in Cappucino Frost w/tan leather, navigation, 3.6L engine.
Auto Show news
Written by: steve_ on Jan 9, 2006 6:38:34 PM
"Expected to go on sale in 2007 and replace the Rendezvous and Rainier, the 2007 Buick Enclave is a dream for the American garage and makes you just gotta love the USA." (Straightline blog) There's talk about it in the 2007 Saturn Outlook/GMC Acadia/Buick Enclave discussion. Steve, Host
Engines
Written by: lswaidz on Dec 30, 2002 11:58:52 PM
As far as I can tell it's going to be a complete refit of the entire GM V6 series. GM has been using the same V6 design since, I think, the 60's. Overhead valves are going to be a thing of the past coming about 2006 fot GM which will be a good thing. Buick will also be introducing a minivan in 2007 since the Olds van will be history. Signs ... Read More
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